Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis proposes standards for blockchain tracing
The blockchain analysis company published a proposed ontology for how investigators can identify clusters of crypto addresses and link them together.…
Strategy can now sell bitcoin to buy back stock — the opposite of what it’s been doing
Strategy disclosed a program to sell bitcoin “from time to time” to fund its U.S. dollar reserve and share repurchases. Source:MarketWatch
MiCA's looming deadline could leave 10 million crypto users without a platform in the EU
As MiCA takes full effect on July 1, SwissBorg's Alex Fazel told CoinDesk users should choose platforms built to withstand EU regulators' tightening oversight.…
Ripple wants institutions to borrow against tokenized assets on XRPL
A proposed XRPL standard would let institutions borrow against tokenized assets, with the blockchain enforcing loan terms while the underwriting stays with…
Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality
Claude Mythos has raised concerns about AIdriven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just…
Wall Street's BNY expands stablecoin services for institutions, starting with Circle's USDC
The world's largest custody bank is adding USDC custody and minting services as stablecoins move deeper into traditional finance. Source:CoinDesk
Fed’s Lisa Cook can stay at central bank while challenging Trump’s attempt to fire her, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court refused to allow President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, in a move that strengthens the independence of the…
Strategy opens the door to selling bitcoin under new capital plan. Here's what it means
The company can now sell bitcoin to fund the USD reserve, support preferred dividends, and finance up to $2 billion in stock buybacks. Source:CoinDesk
Rocket Lab to take on SpaceX’s Starlink with $8 billion acquisition
Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities. Source:MarketWatch
Ukraine transfers $8.3 million in seized crypto amid potential plans for strategic reserve
The funds were seized during an investigation into an international hacker group accused of laundering proceeds from data theft through highvalue property.…
BlackRock pushes deeper into DeFi with Ethena integration, sending ENA up 8%
The deal adds Ethena's yieldgenerating token to BlackRock's risk management platform and create a $100 million liquidity facility for BlackRock's tokenized…
I’m 53 and want to retire in 12 years. Is 5% enough to put in my 401(k)?
If you want to have enough for retirement, you need to push your savings limits today. Source:MarketWatch